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Controllers for Kilns





12 Key Pad Digital Controller

kiln-controllerThe new TNFII latest generation control system. For convenience, order a digital controller. The Paragon digital controller will do 4 things:
  1. Heat the kiln slowly at a constant rate of increase.
  2. Turn off the kiln when it reaches your selected temperature.
  3. Hold the kiln at a desired temperature for a period of time and then turn off automatically.
  4. Start heating the kiln at a future time. Example start the kiln at 3 AM so you can watch the final stages of fusing before going to work at 7 AM.
Click here to down load the complete manual
for these controllers.
Includes 8 different ramp settings.
Includes 6 different users!
  Volts Amps Price
TNF12015 110-120 volts  15 Amps $395
TNF12020  110-120 volts  20 Amps $495
TNF24020  220-240 volts  20 Amps $495
TNF24030  220-240 volts  30 Amps $555
TNF24050  220-240 volts  48 Amps $615
TNF24060  220-240 volts  60 Amps $715



Dial Controller

 Stand alone ICS control switch - 110 to 120 volts, 15 amps Simply plug any kiln into this controller and then plug this controller in a standard wall socket. The type of controller is an ICS, Infinite Control switch. (Not a rheostat type device) This means when you set it at say 50%, the power will be on half the time and off the other half of the time. When the power is flowing it flows at full power. It works with all kilns rated at 120 volts, 1 to 15 amps.

PCB1 - $69

Use this if your kiln does not have any controller or if you are making your own kiln and need a controller. This does NOT set the kiln to a particular temperature. It is just like the dial control on your stove top (not the oven). On your stove you turn the dial on but you do not know what temperature the food in the pan is. If you want to know what the temperature of the food is you would use a thermometer. This PCB-1 controller is just like that. You turn the dial to turn it on. If you want to know the temperature of the kiln you would need to have a pyrometer (thermometer). If the temperature of the kiln is to hot, than you would turn the dial down. If to cold you would turn the dial up until it stabilizes to the temperature you desire. If this is too much babysitting for you, than you would get the full digital controller listed at the top of the page. A pyrometer is required if you want to:
  • Read the temperature of a kiln.
  • Hold the kiln at a particular temperature.
When you want to set your kiln at a particular temperature, set the dial at any setting, say 3. Wait an hour and then read the temperature of the kiln. Make a note what the kiln temperature will be at that setting of 3. If you require a higher temperature, set the dial at a higher setting. Wait a half hour and read the new temperature. Continue this process, adjusting the dial up or down until you arrive at your desired temperature. Next time you need that temperature, you will know exactly where to set your dial. Dial settings will vary between cold and hot days. This type of control takes some babysitting. If this type of control system will not work for you than we recommend the full digital controller shown above.



Pyrometers


Reads the temperature of a kiln. Simply place the wire thermocouple wire into the kiln to read the temperature. The end of the wire should be at least 1" into the kiln. Do not let the thermocouple wire touch a live heating element wire. Does not require electricity. The insulation at the end of the thermocouple wire that is inside the kiln will burn away. It will not affect performance. Pyrometer include a thermocouple.

Large Face Pyrometer

Order # Description Price
PA1 Pyrometer - large face gauge - with 1033 thermocouple $69
PA1B Pyrometer bracket - Optional $12
1033 Replacement thermocouple - Ceramic Tip - 36" $19



Digital Pyrometer

glass-kiln-temperature-pyrometer Very accurate. These Digital Pyrometers are much more accurate than the above Analog PA1 pyrometers. It is important to set your kiln to the proper temperature for annealing! Although the thin thermocouple wire probe on these Digitals are more sensitive to burn out then the heavier PA1 Analog thermocouple probe. Thermocouple wire included. Reads up to 1000 degrees C (1832 degrees F). Requires batteries. Do not let the thermocouple wire touch a live heating element wire. The covering and insulation at the end of the thermocouple wire that is inside the kiln will burn away. It will not affect performance. Pyrometer includes a 36" long thermocouple.

This is also a Multi-Meter! Measures voltage, current and resistance!
 Order#  Description  List Price  Our Regular Price  Our SALE Price
 7772  Digital Pyrometer AND Multi-Meter - Reads Centigrade Temperature (not F)  $79  $69 $59
 2242T  Replacement Thermocouple Wire for 7772  $9    
  1. The tip of the thermocouple wire may eventually break. There are two wires in the thermocouple welded at the end. Carefully inspect to see if the two wires are disconnected. If it is disconnected, either:
    1. Order a replacement thermocouple, or
    2. If you have the ability and the equipment, weld the ends together with your torch. It's a little tricky because of the wire is small.




Installing your pyrometer




If you want your pyrometer somewhere else next to your kiln, simply drill a small hole through the soft fire brick for your thermocouple wire. Remember, your pyrometer is going to read the temperature where the tip of the thermocouple wire is, so put it close to where you glass will be

 
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